“We have a responsibility to protect an estimated 4,000 inmates who are housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center,” Pamerleau said on Facebook. “What Montez is accused of doing is a disgrace. He didn’t just violate this woman, he violated the public’s trust and the badge that hundreds of our deputies wear with pride every day. We will not tolerate this sort of behavior.”

Montez is charged with two felonies, sexual assault and of violating the civil rights of an inmate.

The Sheriff's Department said Montez was hired in November 2008, and is on administrative leave while authorities begin the termination process.

Authorities are asking "anyone who may have been victimized by Montez ... to come forward by calling our tip line at 210-335-TIPS (8477)."